Engineering Project Manager in Alba, Scotland

Engineering Project Manager
Department:
Engineering
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Livingston
Description
Are you an experienced project and people manager with a background in engineering or laboratory environments?
We\’re looking for a Project Manager to lead our Engineering Team at Scaled Solutions Ltd, overseeing a diverse portfolio of light industrial manufacturing, bespoke laboratory equipment builds, servicing, calibration and maintenance projects.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you\’ll take ownership of project delivery, team management, customer collaboration and operational excellence, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
About the role: Based at our main facility in Livingston, you\’ll manage engineering staff working across workshop and laboratory environments.
You\’ll play a key role in ensuring high HSE standards, robust documentation and strong customer relationships, while supporting the continued development of innovative laboratory equipment used both in-house and by customers worldwide.
About Scaled Solutions Ltd
Scaled Solutions Ltd is part of Celnor Group and is an independent laboratory testing and consultancy business serving the oil, gas and decarbonisation sectors.
Alongside production chemistry services, we design and manufacture specialist laboratory instruments and test equipment used both internally and in laboratories across the world.
What you\’ll be doing
Lead, manage and develop a team of engineers producing custom-made laboratory test equipment
Oversee all routine servicing, calibration and repair of existing equipment, ensuring efficient allocation of work
Plan and timetable resources, equipment and consumables for projects and maintenance activity
Manage projects day to day to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Prepare proposals, quotations and technical reports in collaboration with engineers
Oversee the design, creation and documentation of test apparatus and associated manuals
Act as a key point of contact for customer communication and technical sales
Manage facilities requirements, liaising with contractors and supporting laboratory operations
Monitor HSE compliance across workshop and laboratory environments
Produce financial reporting for engineering projects and departmental performance
What you\’ll bring
Essential
Engineering, technical or scientific expertise
A proven track record in project management
Experience leading and managing teams
Strong organisational and communication skills
Willingness to learn and develop a deep understanding of bespoke laboratory equipment
Desirable
Engineering qualification and/or hands-on engineering background
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
Practical knowledge of electrical and electronic systems
Experience with data acquisition systems
Understanding of good laboratory and engineering practices and relevant safety regulations
Experience with mechanical/electrical assembly, maintenance and repair
Familiarity with Swagelok, Parker or similar tube fittings, pneumatic or hydraulic systems, and workshop machining
Why join us?
Be part of a growing, specialist engineering and laboratory business
Work on bespoke, technically interesting projects
Join a collaborative team within a supportive group environment
Opportunity to make a real impact on engineering delivery and customer outcomes
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